Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

Asking to marry a maid in a marquis's mansion is actually a form of seeking refuge.

"Of course, if you dislike being poor, I can also find you a wealthy family with a lot of land, or a merchant family in the Gyeonggi region. However, most of these families have their parents' help or even family support. Their interpersonal relationships are more complicated."

"Rich families are fine, their children can take the imperial examinations. Merchants can't. In short, if you want to be a legitimate wife, you have to weigh the difference between marrying an official and marrying a rich man."

Xiuzhu listened to Gu Xiling's words carefully. In fact, she had been thinking about what Gu Xiling said for a long time.

With her status, there are really only three possibilities for her to become the main wife.

Xiuzhu replied: "Madam, I choose to marry that sixth-rank official. There is only one young daughter at home. I will treat her well and train her to get married in the future."

Hearing this, Gu Xiling was quite surprised, "I thought you would despise his poor family?"

Xiuzhu shook her head and smiled bitterly, "Merchants cannot take the imperial examinations, and they will always be merchants. The gentry and wealthy families can take the imperial examinations if they have money. But it is too difficult to pass the imperial examinations and become a Jinshi."

"On the contrary, he is an official with a poor family. As long as he manages well, he won't be rich, but he won't be poor. In addition, the fact that the man can make the Marquis write a letter to ask my mother-in-law to help arrange the marriage shows that the man should be a good person and the Marquis values ​​him very much."

"With the help of the Marquis in the officialdom, my career in the future will be smoother. I have been with the Crown Prince's wife for only a year, but it has broadened my horizons. It is better to be the wife of the Crown Prince than to be a concubine who is beaten and scolded by others. The other party has no parents or elders, so I can manage the household and be the head of the family after I marry her."

Gu Xiling nodded. "Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will ask you to come over to meet him/her when he/she comes to visit the Marquis' Mansion later. If we are compatible, I will arrange your marriage."

"Thank you, Madam." Xiuzhu thanked. After talking about the marriage, she couldn't help but remind, "Madam, I think Prince Wang seems very enthusiastic towards our prince, but in fact, I always feel that he has bad intentions. Dachun always asks me about the Marquis' Mansion intentionally or unintentionally."

Gu Xiling smiled and asked, "Why do you think the prince is like this?"

"If there is no grudge, then it can only be jealousy!" Xiuzhu replied, "The prince is very good in terms of talent, appearance and character. He can't compare to him, so he is jealous of him."

Gu Xiling burst out laughing. Even the maid could see that Wang Shiwen was really smart or stupid.

Did he think that as long as he showed a little favor, or seduced the maids as concubines, which was the best way out for the maids, he could make the maids fall for him one after another, and would do anything to achieve his goal?

Isn't this too much of a disrespect for the maidservant beside Gu Xiling?

"You are smart enough to see that. But what's the point of being jealous? Can it make the prince more talented, or make him more handsome? Neither of them can be used. You might as well read more books if you have the time."

Xiuzhu also laughed, "Madam Crown Prince is right. When I was in the Marquis of Jingyang's mansion, I thought being a concubine of a noble family was the best way out. But when this opportunity really came to me, I was afraid. I didn't dare to do it, for fear of being beaten to death."

"Since there are other ways out, there is no need for me to take risks. After thinking about it, it is better to be the head wife. At least I can be the head of the family. Madam, thank you very much for being so tolerant to me because of a promise."

Gu Xiling helped Xiuzhu up, "Help me, I will do what I promised you. Xiuzhu, remember this. If you want to be better, don't compare yourself with others, because what others have may be something you will never be able to achieve in your lifetime."

"How to balance your mentality? Compare yourself. Live better today than yesterday, live better this year than last year, and live better every year. Slowly accumulate and big changes will happen."

Xiuzhu agreed, "Yes, Madam Crown Prince."

After Xiuzhu went downstairs, Gu Xiling asked someone to bring the freshly prepared snacks to the study.

Even when Zhou Jin returned home, he was still studying books.

Recently, when it came to the part of farm tools, Zhou Jin, a layman, began to collect various farm tools and look for or improve more convenient farm tools.

These things don't come out of thin air; they take time and careful thought.

"My dear husband, you have worked so hard." Gu Xiling brought some snacks over, dipped a handkerchief in water, and washed Zhou Jin's hands.

Zhou Jin really enjoyed Gu Xiling taking care of him like this, "My lady, you are so thoughtful. This is my favorite lotus cake."

While Zhou Jin was eating snacks, Gu Xiling asked softly, "How is Prince Wang doing recently?"

Zhou Jin was startled, his eyes showing suspicion, "He is still the same as before, living a life of debauchery, surrounded by people, and going in and out of poetry gatherings and brothels. He invited me, but I didn't go."

"Why don't you go?" Gu Xiling asked with a slightly raised eyebrow.

Zhou Jin chuckled and pinched Gu Xiling's face, "Of course there is a Rouge Tiger in the family."

"Husband, you just laugh at me, I won't agree." Gu Xiling shook Zhou Jin's arm coquettishly, and rubbed her body against Zhou Jin's body from time to time.

She looks cute and innocent, but her behavior is very tough.

Zhou Jin was distracted and hugged Gu Xiling tightly, "If my wife doesn't agree, then I am not a Rouge Tiger. My father is away, and I am out to provide disaster relief. There are so many difficulties and dangers, and I don't know when I will return."

"As a son, how can I live a life of debauchery outside? Of course I have to come back early to accompany my mother and my wife. In addition, the farm tools are cumbersome and outdated, and I also want to take this opportunity to sort them out. When the spring ploughing season comes, I can have useful farm tools to improve the farming efficiency of the people."

Gu Xiling smiled sweetly, "My husband is very talented, he will definitely be able to improve farm tools and benefit the people. However, my prince, you should be more careful when you get along with Wang Shiwen in the future."

"Oh?" Zhou Jin asked in surprise, "What happened?"

Gu Xiling then recounted Xiuzhu's experience today. "Between friends, you can just ask directly, but he chose not to ask. He must have some bad intentions."

When Zhou Jin heard this, he showed sarcasm in his eyes, "Wang Shiwen was a guest at Cao Yun's house, and he actually slept with Cao Yun's maid. The next day, he took the woman away. Wang Shiwen was bold in front of others, but he was actually very timid and didn't even dare to bring her home."

"Mrs. Pei Jiu couldn't tolerate these women, so she left them outside. Mrs. Pei Jiu was pregnant, and the woman outside was also pregnant. This time, Mrs. Pei Jiu didn't do anything. Wang Shiwen's mother sent someone to give the woman outside medicine. The woman had a miscarriage, bled to death. In such a cold day, a mat was thrown on a mass grave. It was a sin!"

Gu Xiling was stunned. "They take human lives lightly. These people have no sense of reverence at all. Sooner or later, they will get their comeuppance."

Zhou Jin nodded and sneered, "Retribution comes quickly, faster than I thought anyway."